Knitting & Crochet

In addition to covering all the basics, it provides a larger-type format, timely discussions on the health and stress—relief benefits of knitting, and eighteen classic projects created by veteran designers—from darling baby gifts to simple scarves and sweaters for both men and women. The only book of its kind on the market, Never Too Old to Knit is the ultimate how-to guide designed...

Crafters of all skill levels will use these designs to create beautiful, fanciful flowers to wear and use to embellish their handicrafts. A collection of innovative projects—including lanterns, a necklace, a bag, gloves, and a fabulous wedding dress—rounds out this beautiful book. This eagerly awaited follow-up to the best-selling Nicky Epstein's Knitted Flowers will inspire crafters...

Take your pick from projects such as the luxurious cardi-wrap, embellished bridal gloves, funky belt and vintage-inspired cloche. Small, simple and time-efficient, flowers are the perfect project for knitters who want some instant gratification. From the fertile mind of Nicky Epstein, one of today's most celebrated knitwear designers—a book devoted entirely to the infinite possibilities of...

When it comes to color and quality, there are few yarns ever created that compare to Noro's Kureyon (Japanese for "crayon"). Its ultra-soft roving-like wool makes it a joy to knit with, and its luscious colorways make every project a work of art. It's no wonder Kureyon is celebrating its 30th anniversary, and it's only appropriate that the latest volume in the Knit Noro...

Noro's enduring line of Silk Garden yarns is celebrating its 20th anniversary with this collection of elegant designs. Made in Japan, Silk Garden is a truly unique yarn made up of 45% silk, 45% kid mohair, and 10% lamb's wool. The result is an exquisite yarn that is as luxurious as it is durable. Noro's devoted fan base loves Silk Garden for it's unsurpassed, hand-dyed colors and it's...

Packed with color photographs and insights into the world of Noro, this book features 40 stunning projects, including pullovers, cardigans, accessories and more. Take an inside look at how Noro yarns are made in this celebration of some of the world's most beloved fibers. Designer Cornelia Tuttle Hamilton has been working with Noro yarns for more than 25 years, and her innovative knitwear designs...

Under Cover is a dazzling collection of sixty traditional and contemporary afghans guaranteed to warm your home. What better way to express your love for your family than by creating a hand-stitched throw? Under Cover is a dazzling collection of patterns from four leading yarn companies. The book includes chapters on crochet essentials, knit classics, easy stripes, retro granny squares, nursery...

Transform a dull black dress into a glamorous frock with a mohair shrug, make a gray winter jacket into a chic topcoat by adding a colorful Scandinavian scarf, or turn a simple summer dress into a versatile spring style with a sheer openwork cardigan. The first accessories book in the ever-popular Vogue Knitting book series, VK Accessorize features more than sixty fabulous designs for every...

With everything from colorful mittens and funky fingerless mitts to gloves with elegant style—and matching accessories, too—crafters of all levels will find the perfect fit! This title may be purchased through and downloaded to your Apple iPad if you are a Vogue Knitting Book App user. Click here to download the free app. From the most trusted name in knitting comes another sure-fire...

Vogue Knitting Shawls & Wraps presents more than 40 of the magazine’s most gorgeous wraps, all created by today’s top knitwear designers. This title may be purchased through and downloaded to your Apple iPad if you are a Vogue Knitting Book App user. Click here to download the free app. The most versatile of garments, a shawl can keep you warm in the winter, top off an elegant...

Nearly limitless in function, style, and knitting techniques, shawls are a much-loved project for knitters of all skill levels. Shawls & Wraps 2 offers 35 of the most stylish and iconic garments published in Vogue Knitting magazine, covering a wide range of aesthetics for a stunning collection that has something for everyone-and more! A number of knitting techniques are used throughout the book,...

The editors of Vogue Knitting magazine present the most comprehensive and stylish collection of hats available today. This title can be downloaded to your Apple iPad. If you already have downloaded the Vogue Knitting Book App, you may purchase this book within the App. If you haven't downloaded the free app, click here to download. As accessories, hats are hard to top. Infinitely practical and...

Packed with both casual and dressy looks—from a chic fur-trimmed pullover to an exquisite ankle-length dress—this book is a sophisticated collection that knitters of all skill levels will turn to time and time again. Anny Blatt's long career spanned the same era as other celebrated French clothing designers such as Coco Chanel, Lanvin and Patou. Since then, great care has been taken...

Knitters will find in this lush, beautifully photographed volume a treasury of stunning pieces, ranging from the simply elegant to the truly fantastical. Cover Up gathers together for the first time twenty iconic designs by Nicky Epstein, today's foremost knitting designer. Those who favor simplicity will adore the famous White Trees afghan. Those who prefer Nicky's signature embellished style...

2008 IPPY Bronze Medal Winner In Crochet Inspiration , celebrated designer Sasha Kagan creates a distinctive crochet reference book. In addition to over 200 swatch designs, and eleven new projects, a special Heirloom chapter includes an essay and photo journey featuring the hand-crocheted family treasures that Sasha keeps by her side and looks upon as her muse. In Crochet Inspiration , Sasha's...

Crocheting on the Edge provides approximately 200 edgings and seven fabulous projects, including a blanket, a jacket, a shoulderette and a poncho. Nicky Epstein, today's foremost knitting designer, now gives crocheters the tools for adding fantastic embellishments to their projects. An addition to Nicky's fabulously successful Knitting On , Over and Beyond the Edge series, Crocheting on the Edge...

No matter how well you knit, if the sizing is wrong, nothing works. In Good Measure , Deborah Newton, knitting expert, designer, and author of the books Finishing School and Designing Knitwear , teaches how to personalize any knitted garment pattern to achieve a perfect, flattering fit for every shape and size. This indispensible reference covers every aspect of fit, including how to properly...

This fresh array of designs includes cuffs and collars fashioned with stitch patterns, lace, ribs, and cords; closures with unusual buttonhole treatments, frog cords, and button bands; corners and edges with unique stitch patterns and shapings; and new ways to embellish with leaves, bobbles, flowers, and more. Nicky Epstein does it again! This essential reference—sequel to the author's...

2008 IPPY Gold Medal Winner: Craft Book of the Year Nicky Epstein incorporates many different yarns, stitch patterns and techniques to create one-of-a-kind garments and decorative objects. In Knitting Never Felt Better , the indomitable Nicky Epstein offers the definitive treatment of this essential technique in every fiber lover's repertoire. Felting is the process of washing wool to create a...

This book features instructions and various techniques showing how to create and incorporate these embellishments into your knitted pieces most effectively. You'll find everything from ribs to ruffles, fringes to lace, flora to fauna, points to picot, along with an original garment design in every chapter. As a knitwear designer, Nicky Epstein has always been fascinated with edgings and borders...

This reference book showcases more than 350 new and unusual edge combinations in the form of unique ribs, cords, appliqués, colors and innovative new designs that will transform any garment from simple to stunning. Following the great success of the reference hit Knitting On the Edge , Sixth&Spring Books proudly presents Knitting Over the Edge , with hundreds more great edgings to enhance...

It's a "greatest knits" anthology every crafter will want to own! This title can be downloaded to your Apple iPad. If you already have downloaded the Vogue Knitting Book App, you may purchase this book within the App. If you haven't downloaded the free app, click here to download. 500 of Her Favorite Original Borders For Nicky Epstein The Essential Edgings Collection , the renowned knitwear...

Nicky applies her trademark creativity to more than thirty scarves using a wide spectrum of techniques—felting, Fair Isle, florals, embellishments—as well as simple stitch patterns. No knitter will want to be without Nicky Epstein's Signature Scarves . Inside you will find patterns to delight and inspire—from a fabulous tweedy wrap with appliquéd leaves, to a scarf...

Featuring detailed how-to's on basic techniques, including more than a dozen different cast-on methods alone; seminal articles on expert techniques such as cabling without a cable needle and fixing common mistakes; step-by-step instructions on shaping and sizing, finishing techniques and designing your own knitwear, and much, much more. Since its launch in 1982, Vogue Knitting has been the...

Knitters the world over look to American designers when they want the very best in handknit patterns. From the grande dame of knitting, Elizabeth Zimmermann, to cutting-edge designers like Lily Chin, the work of America's knitwear designers stands apart from all others. American designers are regarded worldwide as the very best in their field. Renowned knitwear designers have contributed to this...